Research Foci

Global Neurosurgery

Population health research focused on improving treatment for neurosurgical conditions around the globe


Community & Public Health

Exploring how neurosurgeons can contribute to solving brain and spine related public health issues


Accessibility and Equity in Neurosurgical Care

Improving neurosurgical care by identifying underserved populations

Alvan Ukachukwu, MD, Msc.

Assistant Professor, Duke Health Department of Neurosurgery

Affiliate Faculty, Duke Global Health Insitute

Director of Neurosurgery Research, Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology

Team Members 

Anjali Gupta, Campbell University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Anthony Giudotti, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

David Doyle, Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Justin Lindsay, Wright State University

Kion Gregory, Louisiana State University

Louisa Smitherman, McGovern Medical School, UT Health Houston

Maaya Dev, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Marcelo DaCosta Neto, Wright State University

Meet Patel 

Nikki Barrington, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Rahim Abo Kasem, Medical University of South Carolina

Varun Kasula

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